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FSU remembers Colleen Kelly
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The FSU community celebrated the life of Colleen Kelly at a prayer vigil organized by the Catholic Newman Association and SGA in DPAC on Feb. 14. The 21-year-old Melrose native was a senior English major with a minor in secondary education, who
lived in Peirce Hall, and was an active member of FSU Newman during her four years at the university. Kelly was tragically killed while attempting to cross Route 9 at the intersection of the highway and Maynard Road on Dec. 14, 2012. Kelly’s family, friends and fellow classmates as well as FSU professors and administrators attended the ceremony, at which sev-
eral community members offered words and prayer commemorating her life and time at the school. Addressing the crowd, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development Susanne Conley said she and President Flanagan, who could not attend the vigil, wanted to thank SGA and the Catholic Newman Association for orga-Continued on page 3
Molly Goguen: thankful for getting to give back
By Karin Radock News Editor
Starting out at FSU, she was excited to get involved - to give meaning to her time here, to make friends and find out what she was truly passionate about. Now known for her dedication to SGA, she admits that she joined by accident her freshman year, mistaking the role of senator for a class officer position. Although she may not have known what she was
doing at first, Molly Goguen learned that sometimes, mistakes turn out to be “worthwhile in the end.” Four years later, Goguen has remained heavily invested in her involvement on campus, taking on the roles of student trustee and Alternative Spring Break (ASB) operations and education trip leader. Recently, sitting comfortably in one of the large cushioned swiveling chairs
An unscientific survey of 400 FSU students, conducted by The Gatepost from Nov. 15 through Nov. 20, found that over one-fourth of students have driven drunk at least once. A majority want a “no questions asked” transportation system on campus. When asked how often students had operated a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 111 of the 400 students surveyed answered at least once and 289 answered never. Dean of Students Melinda Stoops was alarmed upon hearing that students do not always use a designated driver. “If [students] are going off campus and they know they are going to be drinking, I would encourage them to discuss it beforehand instead of at the end being stuck and saying, ‘Oh, who’s okay to drive?’” When asked whether they had been a passenger in a vehicle driven by a drunk driver at least once, 224 of the 400 students surveyed answered “yes.” “That’s really concerning,” said Stoops. “They know the risk involved. My guess is that it’s not a lack of knowledge. The problem, obviously, is when people are intoxicated, they don’t make good choices. At the time, their decisionmaking process was probably impaired by the alcohol in their system. “It goes back to, ‘How did they find themselves in this situation where they felt like they had no other choice than to get in a car with an impaired driver or to drive themselves?’” Stoops asked. In 2009, according to AlcoholAlert. com, 33 percent of people killed in alcohol-related accidents were not driving the vehicle - they were either passengers in the vehicle or non-occupants.
Students want transport system for potential drunk drivers When asked whether having a “no questions asked” transportation system back to campus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights would be beneficial to the FSU community, 379 of 400 students surveyed answered “yes.” SGA President Hannah Bruce said Allie Card/The Gatepost she recognizes the need for school-sponsored measures to help curb drunk drivStudent Trustee Molly Goguen is considering a ing. “We need to recognize that students - Continued on page 9 career in either volunteering or public administration. -Continued on page 4
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Gatepost Interview Paul Ewenstein Political Science Professor By Shelby Wood Staff Writer
Please provide a brief summary of your resume and educational background. I did my undergraduate at Tufts where I was a political science major and my Ph.D. work at Boston University, also in political science with a concentration in international relations. Why did you decide to major in political science? I was always into politics kind of a lifelong thing. Political science is the study of politics, closely related to history, where you’re trying to not only study what happened, but what lessons we can derive. [It’s] very useful for the contemporary world.
Interacting with the students, especially when you have a good group or class with engaging students. Different classes have their own character, but when you get a class that has a good rapport, where they are interested in the material, you’re able to provide additional insights for them which is very rewarding. Are you currently working on any projects? I have a couple of papers under consideration and various journals and I’m working on a book for the longer term. What it is your favorite aspect of Framingham State?
I like the range of students that are here. I feel that you see this at state schools often. It’s a more affordable education. There are Shelby Wood/The Gatepost people with a lot of different backgrounds. From a world politics perspective, you get people who What was your best experience bring their own experiences from in college? where they are from to contribute to the discussions. I had the chance to work as researcher’s assistant for one of Do you have any hobbies? my professors, Tony Smith, who was in the political science de- Some say politics is a hobby as partment. I did a seminar with well as a profession, but in addi[him] and helped develop a class tion I am a bit of a gamer. that he was working on. This was definitely a rewarding experience Do you have any advice for stubecause I got to do some indepen- dents? dent research. This helped convince me that I wanted to go back Do what you are interested in. At to graduate school later on. the end of the day, you are better off trying to find a path you What courses do you teach? find appealing. In class, students do better when they like to learn Right now, I am teaching two sec- about the stuff they are learning. tions of Introduction to World When they take classes because Politics, but in the past, I have they feel like they should take a also taught American Politics. class, I feel like they don’t do as well. What is the best part of your job at FSU?
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nizing what she called a “moving and appropriate service in honor of Colleen. “Our deepest condolences go out to Colleen’s family, friends and loved ones,” she said. At the ceremony, one of Kelly’s English professors, Dr. Lisa Eck, said her experience getting to know Colleen as “a thinker, as a person echoes the experience of all the Colleens up and down the second floor of May Hall, which was a place where Colleen thrived.” Eck said the loss of Kelly made her think back to something that comforted her when her grandmother died. She read a line from a eulogy she wrote for her grandmother: “I know what my grandma’s voice sounds like in the dark.” She said that helped her cope with her loss because “there was something about the intimacy of knowing my grandma’s voice separate from her body. That later taught me to feel her presence even in her absence,” said Eck. She said that she doesn’t know what Kelly’s voice sounds like in the dark, but she knows her voice “on paper.” Eck said Kelly was a quiet student in class, but when she read her writing, “a whole new world opened up. … You got a glimpse into this amazing, rich inner life that she had,” said Eck. She remembers an essay Kelly wrote a year ago last fall about the problems of memory and mourning in Virginia Woolf’s novel, “To The Lighthouse.” Eck said Kelly showed her something in the book she had never noticed before, mainly that Woolf is concerned with both private and public grief and how they work to-
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gether. “For all of us - more on the outside - our public grief takes the form of beautiful hot pink ribbons seen around campus, which are meant to say, ‘Don’t forget.’” She said, “It’s our job to keep Colleen’s voice in our presence to talk about her, to talk to her, to quote her.” Eck said when she was recently teaching Virginia Woolf, “I heard her whisper to me, to tell me not to forget her favorite passages, and to celebrate the effort of remembering the whole person, even in the face of a violent loss. “I know what Colleen’s voice sounds like,” she said. “And I will always treasure the chance I had to hear it.” Kelly’s close friend and room-
“She would never change for anyone,” said Montville, reminiscing about what Kelly once told her: “If I truly cared what people thought of me, I would’ve done things differently a long time ago.” Kelly’s friend and former roommate Meg Hahesy said Kelly was an “angel,” and that it was impossible not to want to be her friend. “She always made me and everyone around her feel so important. She always would tell you what made you special. … She was such a great friend,” said Hahesy. She recited a special message to Kelly’s parents and family members, thanking them for “bringing Colleen into this world. “I am sorry this world was so cruel to you. There is a hole now where Colleen once was, but would
“Colleen joyfully gave herself to her studies and she generously gave herself to her friends.” - Rev. Mark DeAngelis, St. Bridget’s Church
mate Arielle Montville said Kelly was the type of person who showed unconditional love to everyone she met. “She had a way of making you feel loved, as if she was always thinking of you,” said Montville. She spoke about Kelly’s “special talents,” one of which was her ability to name every Academy Awards Best Picture winner since 1928. Her interests, Montville said, included old silent black-and-white films and Disney movies, along with Frank Sinatra and the British boy band One Direction. Montville said Kelly had an “eclectic taste. At the same time, Colleen was an old soul and a little girl.
have always been there if you hadn’t shared her with us. Thank you,” said Hahesy. She said she will live her life every day for Colleen and will try to remember all the lessons Kelly had taught her. Rev. Mark DeAngelis from St. Bridget’s Church reflected on Kelly’s time at FSU and her devotion to her faith. DeAngelis also regularly celebrates Mass on campus. Dennis addressed Kelly’s family, saying, “I pray, I hope that you will not remember Framingham as a place of sorrow. On this campus, Colleen joyfully gave herself to her studies and she generously gave herself to her friends. “FSU is a community that Col-
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leen loved. Framingham State is a community which will continue to bear that love in all the hearts of the people that Colleen touched.” Jenna Kish and Katherine Morrison performed the hymns “Psalm 23” and “Gentle Woman.” A picture slideshow of Colleen with family and friends was played to songs including The Beatles’ “In My Life” and The Lumineers’ “Ho Hey.” Some of the photos depicted Kelly as a baby and toddler, at the Boston Celtics and Red Sox games, at her own high school graduation, as well as her siblings’, and with college friends. SGA members handed out pink ribbon pins to attendees in memory of Kelly. An arrangement of flowers was placed on stage in front of the podium, along with a black-and-white photograph of Kelly. Before the ceremony began, attendees listened to some of Kelly’s favorite songs, including those of Elton John, Taylor Swift and the Backstreet Boys. Hemp bracelets embellished with a pearl and two beads - one green, one white and imprinted with a “c” - were sold as were small white candles, to support a scholarship in Kelly’s name for Melrose High students. The candles purchased were lit and placed in the snow in front of DPAC at the end of the ceremony, when a moment of silence was held and vigil attendees sang “Amazing Grace” in unison. A Colleen M. Kelly 5K Run/ Walk scholarship fundraiser will be held in Melrose on April 20. Those interested in participating can register online until April 18 by making a $20 donation. The run/walk will be an annual event.
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are going to drink, so why not promote safety rather than expecting students to refrain from drinking? It’s an unrealistic expectation.” Freshman James Chege, a chemistry major, said, “I think people drink and drive because they think it’s their only way to get home. If there was a way to get home without having to
The legal limit is .08. Uttley is set to face trial at the Middlesex District Court in June, where she will reportedly plead guilty to charges of vehicular homicide, operating under the influence and driving to endanger. Uttley has withdrawn from the university. One survey respondent said, “In light of recent events, I think [a “no
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Campus Police determine students’ blood alcohol content with breathalyzers.
questions asked” transportation system] is a good idea.” Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teens and young adults and one-third of these deaths are alcohol related, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2011, 9,878 people were killed in drunk driving-related accidents. To better put this statistic into perspective - every 53 minutes, someone is killed as a result of drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people between the ages of 21 to 25 are most likely to drink and drive. In 2010, persons in this age group were responsible for 34 percent of all fatal drunk driving accidents. Stoops said, “Drinking and driving is a critical area of safety. … I’m certainly not opposed to working with students and looking into it.” However, a school-sponsored transportation system would essentially violate FSU’s alcohol policy, which states it is against the rules to be on campus while intoxicated, said Stoops. “It’s a challenge and there is no perfect Renovated 3bed APARTMENT, solution. There isn’t something that we March 1st. and reserving for could put into place without creating a gray area.” July 1st 2013. Beautifully finished, Even though such a transportation with a lovable layout. Large rooms system may not be possible, Stoops on two floors, pets are a possibility, said she hopes that by this time next and price includes laundry year, “at the very least we will be able hookups, but W/D can be rented to have a RamCash system in taxis. too! “We wanted to work with a couple of the local cab companies to set up a At $1,645 this usually goes fast, but system where students could use Rammore apartments are available soon! Cash for rides back to campus after hours. The snag we ran into was the Professionally managed by Realtor. technology.” ID scanners used around campus -3 bd - 1 ba - pkg - laundry in unit and at places like CVS and Papa Gi- long walk or ez bike to no’s are only available at stationary loFSU campus cations, and the RamCash system has not yet been made portable. Call John Murray Today ! “The technology doesn’t exist for 781-858-3999 the company that we use,” said Stoops “But, on the positive side, they think that by next academic year, they’ll drive, it would be a lot safer and save lives.” Senior English major Emily Zarnoch said, “A safe ride is a great idea. Students will be much safer and I believe many students would use it after Ashley Donahue’s death.” Donahue was a junior communication arts major when she was killed in an alleged drunk driving accident on Badger Road in Framingham in December of 2011. Donahue was a passenger in a car operated by fellow student Brooke Uttley, who had offered to drive several students back to Framingham State after an off-campus party. According to police reports, Uttley had been driving around 60 mph when her car veered off the road and smashed into a telephone pole, ejecting Donahue out the vehicle’s back window. The posted speed limit on the road is 25. Police at the scene determined Uttley’s blood alcohol level to be .10.
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have a system developed. “There’s no way to do it right now. It’s something that we are definitely looking into,” she added. Laura Stagliola, a junior history major, said, “I think it’s a good idea in theory, but I don’t think many students always have RamCash - my mom doesn’t put RamCash on my card anymore, and I really only use it to do laundry.” Siobhan McLernon, a senior communication arts major, said, “If taxi rides were discounted for students, then I think it would be used a lot more. … Students are going to drink regardless of the rules, and to give them the option to have a safe ride back to campus without having to pay a lot for a taxi could save lives.” FSU used to subsidize taxi vouchers for students, but ended the program in the fall of 2012. At the same time, administrators purchased a second shuttle as part of the Ram Tram program, which provides rides to a few nearby hot spots such as Shoppers World and the Natick Mall. Salem State junior Kyle Rufo said Salem Taxi offers $5 taxi rides to students with an SSU ID. “I use it every time I go to the bars downtown.” Some local high schools provide this service as well. Julie Briggs, a physical education teacher at Malden High School, has had a longstanding agreement with the owner of the Malden Taxi Company. This agreement states that if a Malden High student needs a ride home, “whether they were drunk and couldn’t call their parents or they were on a date gone bad and didn’t feel safe,” they can call Malden Taxi, show them their school ID and a driver will bring them home, said Briggs. It was a “‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy. I did it with my kids at home and
I brought it to the kids at school,” she said. Briggs was the advisor of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) at Malden High School for ten years. “I wanted to take care of the Malden kids. “Kids are going to drink - 18 to 22 are the stupidest years of a person’s life, but there is no excuse for getting in a car with a drunk driver,” said Briggs. Stoops said FSU administrators are doing more to promote safety and good decision-making. This year, FSU signed up for a service called AlcoholEdu - an online alcohol awareness and education module that must be completed by incoming freshmen before the first day of class. “It’s more in-depth and it’s personalized,” said Stoops. “Even if you are a non-drinker, you can still benefit from AlcoholEdu. For example, it talks about recognizing the symptoms of alcohol poisoning in others.” The AlcoholEdu program is also open to parents. “They can take a parent version, and hopefully, people will come to FSU having already talked about [alcohol]. “We are planning to use the results for programming efforts,” said Stoops. “It will be opened up to all students in the fall and it provides good education for all students.” In addition to AlcoholEdu, Stoops is also head of the Live Safe committee that was started last spring. The committee consists of about ten members, both students and faculty. The Live Safe committee discusses “promoting safe choices for students,” said Stoops, which could include topics ranging from drinking and driving to wearing a seat belt to not walking alone at night in unfamiliar places. -Continued on page 5
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“We try to encourage students to make good choices that will keep them safe and not make choices that could put them at risk. “We want you to have a great experience here at FSU, which involves inside and outside the classroom. We want you to have fun, we want you to go out and we want you to be safe.” Students disagree with zero tolerance alcohol policy, want 21-plus dorm The crux of the student drinking issue, for many of the students surveyed, was FSU’s zero tolerance alcohol policy - a policy that many surveyed believe leads students to act more secretively and more dangerously. The FSU alcohol policy, found in the 2012-2013 Ram student handbook,
policy. Another survey respondent said, “People should not be afraid to call [campus police] for fear of getting in trouble if someone needs medical help/ attention.” Psychology major Marc Amedee, a sophomore, believes the repercussions for violating the university’s alcohol policy are too punitive, as students are punished harshly after first offenses. “It’s such a hassle if you get caught,” Amedee said, “and you have to complete online courses and go to meetings. I’d say 99.1 percent of students would want this place to be a wet campus.” One survey respondent, who selfidentified as a non-drinker, believes the FSU policy is unfair to students, many of whom are of legal drinking age. “Anyone over 21 shouldn’t have to lose their privilege of drinking if they are mature and old enough to drink,” the student said. Junior business administration major Nate Labreche said he got in trouble
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states that any resident student found to be under the influence or in possession of alcohol will receive a one-week restriction from all residence halls and a one-week restriction from participating in any school-sponsored events for the first offense. Some students who violate the policy can pay a $175 fine to avoid suspension from residence halls. Successful completion of an alcohol education and assessment program at the FSU’s Health Center and a fine increasing with offenses is also part of all sanctions. The punishment’s increase with a second offense and a third violation can result in a 16-week suspension from the university. When asked if they agreed with FSU’s alcohol policy, 215 of the 400 students surveyed answered “no” and 100 students answered “yes.” Eightyfive students said they were “not sure.” Many student survey respondents indicated they believe that FSU’s dry campus policy, ironically, endangers students more than would a policy that was less strict. “I think if FSU got rid of the no alcohol policy, the community would act more safely with regard to drinking instead of having to drink in secret,” said an anonymous survey taker. Senior Samantha Clementi, a fashion major, said she believes the zero-tolerance policy should be lifted because the harsh penalties from getting caught drinking have led many students to commit risky behavior to avoid being caught. “I don’t think it helps,” Clementi said. “People go out and don’t think about getting back to campus, or think they’ll get in trouble, so they drive with a friend or get themselves in a bad situation. It’s not the only factor, but I think [incidents] like that would be reduced” were it not for the dry campus
with FSUPD for having an unopened 12-pack of beer in his car while parked in the Maple 1 lot. “I was 22 at the time and stopped at the liquor store before class, left the beer in the car during class, and got in trouble with [campus police] after class. This should not be considered eligible for getting in trouble,” said Labreche. Dean Stoops said she recognizes that the zero-tolerance policy has caused many students to have a “students against the administration” mindset. “It’s like a ‘we want to drink and you won’t let us’-type of thing,” Stoops said. “The bottom line is, I’m not telling students of age never to drink that’s not what I’m about, and that’s not what my message personally is.” When asked whether they believe FSU should provide a 21-plus residence hall where alcohol would be permitted, 346 students responded “yes” and 54 said “no.” Previous Gatepost surveys have found similarly strong support for a 21-plus dorm. A 2006 survey conducted by The Gatepost, which found that 162 of 200 FSU seniors would support a 21-plus dorm. A 2007 survey found that 145 of 200 seniors supported such a residence. Having spoken to many staff members who worked at FSU before it became a dry campus, Stoops said the wet campus environment was non-conducive to students’ learning and safety. “I’ve heard that, prior to the change, we had an environment here where not only was there heavy alcohol use, but a lot of disruption to the college environment at the time - student life, damage in the residence halls and things you would expect to have with drinking on campus,” Stoops said. Years ago, of-age students were given the option of living in Linsley Hall,
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A FSU student has her bag checked for contraband in Peirce Hall. a “wet” dorm where they were allowed to drink. The residence, on the opposite side of Adams Road, is the most secluded dorm on campus. Linsley became a “dry” dorm in 1999. FSU used to have an on-campus pub located where the Ram’s Den Grille is currently, where students could host events and watch sports games on TV. Administrators, under the leadership of then-President Helen Heineman, began slowly phasing out usage of the pub starting in the fall of 1999, when the pub only served alcohol Mondays and Fridays. After the pub was renovated in the fall of 2000, McCarthy’s served alcohol only sporadically, usually for senior class events, and was closed for good a few years ago. Even after the bar stopped carrying alcohol, McCarthy’s remained a popular spot for hosting events such as open mics and poetry slams, and continued to sport a long bar counter on its right side. McCarthy’s was renovated into a dining location in 2010. Of the 10 schools in the Massachusetts state university and UMass systems, only two - UMass Amherst and UMass Dartmouth - currently have oncampus bars.
students surveyed, 100 answered “one to three days a month” and 73 students answered between “one to three days a week.” Eight students answered that they drink on campus “four or more days a week.” The majority of the students surveyed, 219, said they “never” drink on campus. When asked to rate the level of difficulty of bringing alcohol into residence halls, 97 out of the 400 students surveyed answered “very easy” and 139 students answered “somewhat easy.” Only 49 students answered it was “difficult” to sneak alcohol past RAs and 115 students said they’ve “never attempted.” Catie Andris, a sophomore English major and student desk attendant, said she could not speak of incidences where students were caught bringing alcohol into residence halls, but explained the search is limited to students’ book bags or purses. “We have residents open [bags and purses], and then we have this wooden stick sort of thing that we poke around in the bag with,” Andris said. “If there’s a sweatshirt or laptop in the bag keeping us from seeing all of the bag’s contents, we may ask the resident to remove said objects.”
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Almost half of FSU students drink on campus Although the alcohol policy clearly states that students cannot be under the influence or in possession of alcohol while on campus, many students said they have found ways to bring the contraband onto campus and into their dorms. Students surveyed were asked how often they drink on campus. Of the 400
Andris said RAs and student desk attendants are not allowed to touch, with their hands, any personal belongings of students inside their purses or book bags due to privacy rights. When asked if bag checks are conducted randomly or every time a student enters a residence hall, Andris said, “Everybody [gets checked], 24 hours a day. Everyone’s bag. Seven -Continued on page 7
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Wobbly tiles in front of McCarthy Center being replaced
By Michael B. Murphy Assistant News Editor
Even after a three-day overtime shift shoveling, plowing and salting the Framingham State campus last weekend, it looks like Facilities’ Nemo clean-up efforts are still not over. In addition to dumping nearly 30 inches of snow on FSU, the historic storm’s frigid icy conditions caused some concrete tiles in front of the McCarthy Center to become dislodged and dangerous to walk on, Facilities Director Warren Fairbanks said Tuesday. The area has been roped off with caution tape and orange pylons to keep students from stepping on the wobbly tiles on their way inside the building until they can be fixed. As of Wednesday afternoon, though, the caution tape has detached from the cones, and many students have been walking through the damaged area. Fairbanks said the support for the tiles has been “displaced” and, because of that, they are “going to going to rock every time once you step on [them].” Fairbanks has called in the original installer of the tiles, who will “basically reset the entire deck,” he said. Fairbanks estimates the repairs could take one to two weeks and will cost “in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. “What we expect might have happened is the roof drain underneath the titles … probably froze during the storm and that pushed up, from underneath, the tiles,” he said. “It all seemed to hap-
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By Wednesday, the pylons and caution tape warning students about broken tiles were strewn about in front of the building.
pen right after the storm.” While an inconvenience, Fairbanks said, the repairs are a project that had to be completed eventually and will allow Facilities to “clean out the roof drain and clean out the debris” as well as “see if the integrity of the roof is still good. “We’d been thinking about doing it because every now and then we’ll get a tile that would rock like this. … We were thinking about waiting until the break, but I think that will be too long so we will have him get it done as soon
as he has the time to,” Fairbanks said. The tiled entrance to the McCarthy Center, installed about eight years ago, covers the roof to the Dining Commons, explained Fairbanks. “None of the tiles cracked – they’re still good,” Fairbanks added. “That kind of surprised me, but that’s a good sign.” Sophomore Criminology major Tori Sepavich said she is unhappy with the progress of the tiles being replaced. “I think it’s pretty ridiculous that they haven’t fixed them yet and simply high-
lighted the problem with orange cones and yellow tape. They have seemingly just left that stuff there and people are still tripping,” Sepavich said. Senior Communications major Samantha Solimini was angered as well. “I think it’s dangerous that they haven’t been fixed yet, not only for the students but for the number of elderly faculty members and visitors who are also tripping on them and are risking being severely injured. It’s such a high volume, high traffic area of campus and people are tripping constantly. There’s no excuse for them not being fixed yet,” Solimini said. Junior Criminology major Jasmin Hathaway-Houston said she fell and hurt her foot on one of the tiles. “I stepped on it wrong and I sprained my ankle. It hurt like hell,” she said. Hathaway-Houston said a doctor had told her the ankle was sprained and that she “is fine now but it hurt for like a week.”
$5,000 - $10,000 total estimate for repairs, according to Warren Fairbanks, FSU Facilities Director
SGA to sponsor motivational speaker Eric Thomas
Four students from each club will be able to go to the conference where they will learn “activist skills” and human rights issues, according to Natasha St. Amand, the president of GEHAC. On the last day of the conference, the FSU students will present an issue to a member of Congress. When asked what issue they might present, Victoria Dansereau, vice president of GEHAC said that “feminist issues” such as violence against women are one of the clubs’ “top priorities.” The money was allocated to each club in two separate motions.
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SGA allocated itself nearly $7,000 to bring motivational speaker Eric Thomas to campus and passed six other motions. Thomas focuses his presentations on leadership and student athletes. SGA Vice President Larry Liuzzo said the club is also seeking funding for the speaker from other organizations on campus such as the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Athletics Department, the Sociology Department and SILD. SGA had already received $674 from SUAB for the speaker and subtracted that amount from the request presented to SGA. As they receive funding from other departments, SGA will deposit it back into the unallocated account, said Liuzzo. Fashion Club New York trip funded The Fashion Club was allocated $3,141.50 for a day trip to New York City. The trip will be on April 6, and is open to the whole campus. April 6 is also Accepted Students Day, but the new fashion students come the following weekend, so the Fashion Club members who go on the trip won’t miss the opportunity to meet new fashion majors. The trip sold out last year, so this year, the club requested two buses, which will bring the cost to $3,141.50. Students can buy tickets for $15 and can
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SGA senators deliberated on two requests for conference funds Tuesday. explore the city as they wish. Fashion Club President Hillary Estes was asked what students would do on the trip and how it pertained to the Fashion Club’s mission. “I mean, New York City and fashion - they just coincide,” Estes said. She added that the Fashion Club members will go shopping in the city and visit the famous Mood Designer Fabrics store, featured in “Project Runway” and “The Apprentice.” During the debate session, the purpose of the trip was questioned by some senators, but supported by others. Senator Susan Siraco said, “New York City is really inspiring. … Visiting
Mood seems like a really rare experience.” The motion passed with five objections. The Fashion Club was also allocated $12,250 for their annual fashion show, this year titled “Eternal. “ HRAC and GEHAC to attend leadership conference Both the Human Rights Action Committee (HRAC) and the Gender Equality and Health Awareness Committee (GEHAC) were allocated money to go to the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference from March 23 - 25 in Arlington, Va.
In other news: • The Class of 2013 was allocated $6,077 to rent buses that will be used for Senior Week activities. • The Wildlife Club was allocated $1,565 for a day trip to the Mystic Aquarium in Conn. on April 27. It will be open to all students and will cost $5 per person. • There will be a blood drive on Feb. 25 in the McCarthy Center Forum. • The Class of 2014 will be sponsoring two raffles, one to win a reserved parking spot for one week and one to win a reserved table in the Dining Commons for one week. • The Transfer Advocacy Group will be hosting a bake sale on Feb. 26 and 27, and will include gluten-free options. [Editor’s Note: Natasha St. Amand is a member of The Gatepost staff.]
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days a week.” Despite these efforts, FSU students claim to have found ways to bring alcohol into their rooms. Nicole Davignon, a senior English major, said, “Oh yeah, I’ve seen other students do it all the time. Students have gotten so sneaky about it though, so it’s harder to figure out how they’re doing it.” Students say FSU’s policy more strict than other schools’ When asked if students believe FSU’s alcohol policy is more or less strict than those at other state universities, 303 of the 400 students said they believe Framingham State’s is more strict. Fifty-three students said it is equally strict, 9 students said it is less strict and 36 students are not familiar with other schools’ policies. Alcohol policies at other schools in the state university and UMass systems vary, as do the sanctions that come with violating them. FSU and Worcester State are the only two fully dry public campuses in the state. Salem, Bridgewater and MCLA are dry, with on-campus wet dorms or apartments. At Fitchburg, Westfield, UMass Dartmouth and MassArt, students over 21 can drink in their dorms. UMass Amherst residence halls have designated 21-plus floors where drinking is allowed. At UMass Lowell, only two of eight dorms are dry. UMass Boston is a commuter school, which does not have residence halls. School administrators at all wet campuses set guidelines for the amounts of alcohol that can be stored in each room, as well as other measures aimed at reducing binge drinking, such as banning beer funnels, kegs and ice luges. Sanctions for alcohol violations at Massachusetts’ public schools vary. Framingham is the only school which suspends students from res halls for first alcohol-related offenses. School policy dictates that resident students who violate the alcohol policy are suspended for one week from liv-
ing in or visiting dorms and participating in campus events. A second violation gets residents a five-week suspension, 16 weeks for a third. At Westfield State, students are required to complete 10 hours of community service for a first offense, are suspended from housing for one semester for a second, and receive another one-semester housing suspension for a third. UMass Dartmouth students are also required to give 10 hours of “community restitution” for a first violation. For second offenses, students are required to complete more hours of service in addition to other sanctions. Third offenses lead to suspension or dismissal from their res hall or from the school. At Salem State, first-time violators are placed under “residential review,” while second-time violators receive a one-year suspension from residence halls. A third violation results in suspension from the university. A first violation at Worcester State could result either in a written warning or one semester of probation, depending on the situation. A second violation, however, could result in a res hall suspension of up to one year, while a third could mean expulsion either from dorms or from the university itself. Bridgewater State students who violate the school’s alcohol policy might also just receive a written warning,
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permanent housing removal. UMass Lowell students receive a written warning for their first offense, followed by a year of probation and removal from housing for second and third offenses, respectively.
The Health and Wellness Center provides students with leaflets about how to deal with alcohol consumption. Violations at MassArt, according to an online policy outline, are met with unspecified “disciplinary sanctions” handed down by a Hearing Officer. A third offense for underage drinking, though, can result in expulsion. All schools require students to complete some version of an alcohol education course for most violations.
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but a second offense leads to a res hall suspension of unspecified length, and a third offense could lead to university suspension. After first offenses at Fitchburg State, students have to complete an education program and pay a small fine. A second violation leads to a semesterlong suspension from res halls and a third leads to university suspension for one semester. At UMass Amherst, first-time violators receive two years of housing probation and two more violations lead to
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veyed answered “one to two drinks,” 138 students answered “three to four drinks,” 51 students answered “five to six drinks,” 49 students answered “more than six drinks” and 41 students answered they do not drink.
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Three-fourths of students drink off campus Students surveyed were asked how often they consume alcohol off campus. 149 out of the 400 students surveyed answered between “one to three days a month,” 73 students answered between “one to three days a week,” 21 students answered “four or more days a week,” and 107 students said they never drink off campus. When asked how often students attend off-campus parties where alcohol is served, 116 of the 400 students surveyed answered “once or twice a month,” 67 students answered “a few times a month,” 76 students answered “often,” and 141 students responded that they never attend offcampus parties. A majority of students, 254 of the 400 students surveyed, said they drank “to socialize,” two students answered they drank due to “peer pressure,” 64 students said they drank “to get drunk.” Five students answered they drank “to avoid/escape something” and 75 students said they drink for “other” reasons Some students who answered “other” said they drink because they enjoy the taste of alcohol, and that it helps them relax. Students surveyed were asked how much they drink on average in one sitting. 122 of the 400 students sur-
Health and Wellness Program Coordinator Judy Grob-Whiting said she was not surprised by the survey results overall. According to Grob-Whiting, in 2011, Health Services conducted a “Core” survey, which is used nationwide, about alcohol use among students. The results showed the average student believes 98 percent of the student body drinks alcohol. The actual number of students who said they do drink is 73 percent, according to GrobWhiting. “They are thinking ‘Oh, everybody drinks,’ when in actuality, three-fourths are drinking, and they are drinking quite responsibly,” said Grob-Whiting. From the “Core” survey, she concluded that the average student who drinks has only three drinks per week. “The perception out there is that everybody is drinking vast quantities, but that is not true. In reality, people are drinking moderately or not at all.” She said that this perception is prevalent due to the fact that binge drinkers are “more visible” than conservative and moderate drinkers. The Gatepost’s survey found that the majority of students said they consumed four or fewer drinks in one sitting. “That does not meet the definition of binge drinking, which is a good thing,” she said. The CDC defines “binge drinking” as “when men consume 5 or more drinks, and when women consume 4 or more drinks, in about 2 hours.” Grob-Whiting works with students who have violated FSU’s alcohol policy, and said she notices a large number of students in the mandatory course are students under 21, particularly freshmen. “They [freshmen] may not have had a whole lot of experience [drinking] prior to college … with the perception that everyone drinks in college,” she said. “Usually, students 21-plus drink more responsibly. They go out and they drink in a very safe way. “I see the students who do violate the alcohol policy, and some are students who rarely drink, or drink moderately, but one time, they did the wrong thing,” said Grob-Whiting.
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Framingham State’s Big Lie
For years now, school administrators have branded FSU a “dry campus.” Framingham State students, they have told state agencies, parents and collegeready high schoolers, live and study in an environment that is alcohol-free. This policy has helped to ensure that we can focus on our schoolwork and avoid the dangers associated with drinking too much, or drinking underage, they have said. Being a dry campus has made us safer, they have said. This is Framingham State’s Big Lie - one told over and over again, even as the tragic death of student Ashley Donahue in an accident allegedly caused by a drunk driver and startling evidence to the contrary indicate the opposite. Because of the Big Lie, there is not a safe place to drink on campus. Many students feel less likely to get in trouble if they drink off of school grounds, and thus eventually have to drive back to their dorms, sometimes under the influence. According to The Gatepost survey featured in this issue, one in four of us have done just that. More than half of us have accepted a ride from someone else who has. It is common knowledge across campus that Framingham State students drink alcohol, be it in their dorm rooms, at nearby bars or at their friends’ apartments and houses. Anyone who looks closely enough at FSU campus life knows that the school’s Big Lie does not accurately represent reality. According to Framingham State policy, of age students are not allowed to drink on campus, but they do. According to the policy, of age students are not even allowed to come back to their residence halls with alcohol in their systems, but, as long as students aren’t obviously, dangerously drunk, student desk attendants are constantly looking the other way. Framingham State students are drinking, just like their “wet campus” peers. And everyone knows it. The Big Lie is a deliberate denial of reality - one designed to benefit the school, not its students. Administrators, presumably, perpetuate the Lie to boost the university’s reputation for offering a safer, less distracting environment than other institutions across the state. But wouldn’t a reputation for being responsible, for putting student safety above all else and for taking proactive measures to curb driving under the influence, be a better reputation to have than one based on a Big Lie? In the eyes of administrators, is being “dry” more important than being safe? The Gatepost’s recommendations for possible programs to help promote safe alcohol use are not new. Nor are they without precedent and working models elsewhere. Framingham State needs a “no questions asked” transportation service, which would offer students a safe ride home if they have had too much to drink, or if their drivers have. It needs a 21-plus dorm, similar to those at nearly every other public university in the state, where of age students can consume alcohol responsibly without running the risk of being booted off campus. It would benefit greatly by having an oncampus pub - like the one at UMass Dartmouth, or like the now-defunct McCarthy’s, which shut its doors on the FSU campus a few years ago - where students could meet up without having to arrange for a ride to or from, and where those with little experience drinking alcohol could learn to do so responsibly in a safe environment. But as long as administrators insist on maintaining the “dry campus” policy - as long as they insist on maintaining Framingham State’s Big Lie - we will never have any of those things. FSU students overwhelmingly do not support the “dry campus” policy, and a majority are ignoring it, anyway. FSU’s motto, the one emblazoned everywhere, is “Live to the Truth.” For the sake of students’ safety, it is time administrators start following it, and admit that the status quo is not working.
February 22, 2013
Op/Ed
The outside of the McCarthy Center - a death trap?
O.K., maybe I’m exaggerating. Maybe. But I really don’t think so. Following Nemo’s relentless snowfall, a significant portion of the patio outside of the McCarthy Center was cordoned off with yellow caution tape and orange pylon cones in order to keep students from walking on it. A number of the tiles were dislodged during the storm, making them wobbly and dangerous to step on. Well it’s been two weeks since Nemo first graced us with its presence. The snow has made itself at home on our fair campus, and the dangerous tiles seemed to be settling in to stay as well. Facilities Director Warren Fairbanks said they are bringing in the company that originally placed the tiles in order to fix the problem. But how long exactly do they plan on taking to do this? The cones have remained, but the yellow caution tape is down now, making it entirely possible for students to
walk on these dangerous tiles. And while orange safety cones are usually an indicator for “Danger! Danger!,” this isn’t always something that registers with students - especially when they’re in a hurry. They have to get into the cafeteria, find a seat, get food, eat and get to class - sometimes in the span of 10 minutes. The last thing they’re thinking about is where they’re walking. And what about visually impaired students? The orange cones alone aren’t going to do much to keep them from walking into the dangerous section. So how long are we expected to deal with this? It’s already been two weeks, and with another storm coming, it’s safe to assume that more damage is possible. How long will it be before the entire area is unsafe to walk on? Facilities needs to do something - at the very least, block off the unsafe section so no one can walk on it until the company can get here to fix it. Samantha Rawson Opinions Editor
Letter to the editor: After name change, club more inclusive
On behalf of the club, I would like to announce that Women’s Empowerment has changed its name to Gender Equality and Health Awareness Committee (GEHAC). Changing the name from Women’s Empowerment to GEHAC was practically necessary for the club to thrive. Men did not feel comfortable joining due to the exclusivity the former name implied. Yet, in order for the club to produce lasting change in the Framingham State community, we need men to be a part of the discussion, too. Many of the issues Women’s Empowerment addressed (positive body image, reproductive health, sexual assault, violence against women by men, etc.) historically have been considered “women’s issues.” These are not just issues that hurt women but men as well. Under the new name, we will continue to raise awareness about positive body image, reproductive rights, sexual health, sexual violence, domestic violence and gay-bashing, and how these issues hurt
both women and men. These are all topics FSU needs to openly address because they hurt the people we love and care about - our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, grandparents, significant others, best friends … ourselves. With a string of sexual assaults last semester on campus, it is clear these issues are a pervasive (and sometimes accepted) part of our community. By bringing awareness to the community, by opening up discussion, we can empower others to stand up and let it be known: it is not O.K. Gender Equality and Health Awareness Committee is here to fight for those who cannot, to be an advocate for victims and survivors alike and to help reduce all acts of violence on campus. We welcome everyone to come get involved with GEHAC every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in MC Club Room 4. Natasha St. Amad GEHAC President
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February 22, 2013
ARTS & FEATURES Making a difference has changed Molly Goguen’s life 9
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From left to right: SGA Vice President Larry Liuzzo, Goguen, SGA President Hannah Bruce, and former SGA Senator Jorge Cruz.
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in the SGA office conference room, she explained how she wanted to become student trustee because she liked the idea of being able to “highlight all of the really great things that happen on this campus. “I see how much people do and how little appreciation they get,” she said. For Goguen, being student trustee is constantly on her mind, whether she’s sitting in class and hears a student complain about something, or she’s thinking of new ways to represent the student population. “I always am thinking to myself, ‘Maybe this is something I can bring up at a meeting,’” she said. “Students do so much every day that I don’t think the average person would know about - administrators included.” She recently initiated what’s known as the “Student Trustee Report,” which she gave for the first time at last month’s Board of Trustees meeting. “President Flanagan asked me if I would present on ASB, because it’s something big on campus and something I know a lot about,” she said. ASB, a volunteer program in which students are selected through an application process to travel to an area in need of help during their scheduled spring break, is what Goguen is truly passionate about.
She got involved as a sophomore, but said she regrets not applying her freshman year. “It’s honestly what gets me out of bed every day,” she said. “When I don’t want to get up, I’m like, ‘Oh but, I have to do ASB work! We’re so close - I can’t wait!’” Goguen recalled her first trip in March 2011 to New Orleans, working with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild a house for Hurricane Katrina victims. It was her first experience with any kind of construction, and she remembers being nervous at first. “I’m not the most handy girl around!” she laughed. Goguen said she had done volunteer service before that trip, but after it, she was so inspired that she wanted to incorporate service wherever she could. The experience even encouraged her to switch majors from elementary education to sociology. “When I got back from the trip … I started thinking, ‘There are so many ways to help people,’” said Goguen. She realized that teaching was one way, but after seeing a different area of the country, she became more aware of the issues facing the nation and wanted to do more. “I am so grateful I made the switch [to sociology] because I have learned so much
about the world,” she said. “The way I look at the world is completely different than when I entered Framingham - which is a good thing, I think.” Goguen said she is looking forward to her final ASB trip this coming March to Biloxi, Miss., where student volunteers will take part in ecosystem restoration in an area that had been devastated by the 2010 British Petroleum Oil spill. She said she can’t wait to see how the other participants react, and hopes it lights the same “fire” in them that she felt after her first trip. “It’s the start of something for a lot of people,” she said. “It’s just so unique that it puts everything into perspective.” SGA Secretary Carly Granville said that under Goguen’s leadership skills she “became a better student as well as a better person. I am so glad to have her as a close friend and am looking forward to the upcoming ASB trip with her.” SGA President senior Hannah Bruce said that Goguen “has a truly kind heart and Framingham State is lucky to have such a passionate strong leader as the student trustee. “I have never met a person that can balance so much and still manage to put 100 percent into everything she does,” she said. SGA Vice President junior Larry Liuzzo said, “Molly is much more than an un-
believable student and student leader - she is simply a tremendous person. Her desire and dedication to help people is perhaps her greatest quality. … She always puts others before herself because she truly cares about making her community and the world a better place.” Goguen, a Boylston native, said she is thinking about pursuing a master’s degree in either higher education or public administration. She said her dream job would be something along the lines of a dean of students, but she’s still not sure if she wants a career in higher ed. “I wish I could do ASB for the rest of my life, but I haven’t quite figured out how to do that yet,” said Goguen. “I know for sure, whatever I decide to go into, I do want to make volunteering still very much a big part of my life.” In her final semester at FSU, Goguen said when she graduates, she will miss ASB the most. She said she has a hard time putting into words what her ASB experiences mean to her, but said the program has provided opportunities that make her grateful for everything she has. She admits that she thinks it will be difficult when the Biloxi trip is over because it’s her last one. “I can’t wait for it to come, but at the same time, I’m like, ‘Slow down! I don’t want it to be over!’”
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ASB trip leaders Carolyn Holland, Victoria Dost and Goguen.
Documentarian discusses disabilities in the classsroom By Avarie Cook Staff Writer
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Filmmaker Dan Habib screened documentaries for students and staff in the Forum.
In schools throughout America, classes are separated by the subject, grade, and level of the students in them. There are other forms of separation that are arguably more controversial, such as students who are often separated out due to disability. Many are now advocating for inclusion for students with disabilities, allowing them to be in the same classes as their peers, learning the same curriculum at the same pace. Creating a more inclusive school environment was the focus of photojournalist and documentarian Dan Habib, who visited campus last Wednesday, Feb. 13 as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Habib screened and discussed two of his documentaries: “Including Samuel,” focusing on his son Samuel, who was diag-
nosed with cerebral palsy, and “Who Cares about Kelsey?” which follows a young woman with ADHD trying to graduate high school and mend relationships with her loved ones. “It [the presentation] was perfectly consistent with the theme of accepting others and finding common ground,” said President Timothy Flanagan. “Including Samuel” has been shown at many film festivals, including the Sprout Film Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and also won the “Excellence Award” at the Superfest International Film Festival. The film concentrates on Habib and his family’s efforts to get Samuel a more inclusive education and the best chance to live a healthy and normal life. While doing this, Habib spotlights other people with disabilities and finds out how inclusion has benefitted and harmed them. “Personally, I have a lot of experience with inclusion, said Aubrey Glidden, an
elementary education major. “My mom works in early intervention, so a lot of it hit close to home and it was really a powerful documentary for me.” Many parents of children with disabilities attended the lecture, asking Habib questions such as how much support from the teachers matter when it comes to inclusion and what a typical day in the life of his son Samuel was like. “I’m really glad to have this conversation here at this university where a lot of future educators are,” said Habib. “I feel so strongly, and I hope the school does as well, that it shouldn’t be ignored.” Habib described a day in Samuel’s life as well as how his family has adapted to help out. He said he and his wife decide who takes care of Samuel each day since they both have busy work schedules. Samuel takes an assortment of medications daily to live the life that he lives. He is driven to school by one of his parents, -Continued on page 10
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February 22, 2013
‘Look me in the eye’ author comes to FSU
By Sara Silvestro Assistant Arts & Features Editor On the playground, children might find it easy to make friends and play together, creating stories with their imagination. John Elder Robison did not have the same childhood experience. According to Robison, there was a right way to play with blocks, a right way with trucks and a right way to Barbie dolls. Robison felt the other children were not using the toys in the best way. When he tried to show them his “right way,” they cast him out. “Today, they would have sent a kid like me to a group home to ‘civilize’ me,” said Robison. When he was 40-years-old, Robison was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Last Monday, Feb. 11, Robison visited FSU students and faculty to speak about his book, “Look me in the Eye.” Robison shared his experiences with becoming successful, and the struggles he faced before he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.
Robison said the difference with today’s services and knowledge of research compared to 40 years ago was that then Asperger’s syndrome was unknown. People who were considered to have a disability were people who showed obvious signs such as being lazy, defiant or destructive. This resulted in a different upbringing than today, said Robison, and back then, people with disabilities were viewed as inferior because they had to work harder. At the age of 13, Robison discovered technology and machines through a computer kit he was given for Christmas. He also spent time at MIT with his father, who was a professor there. Robison recalls being a “pet” to his father’s grad students. They let him play around with unused televisions, which he would break down and reassemble, encouraging what he called his “destructive mechanic days.” “I was an autistic stubborn little kid who didn’t have friends but had circuits,” said Robison. “Circuits did not make fun of me and were never mean.” It was his failure with people that lead
ment and create special effects, including well-known bands such as KISS. According to Robison, as long as you made beautiful music, you were welcomed. Robison was described as a freak by the band, but he felt he was “among freaks.” Robison admits he did not tell the entire story of his success in “Look Me in the Eye,” as when he got a job as an electrical engineer to create sound synthesis for Milton Bradley, he lied to get the job. Robison claimed he knew the professors at MIT and talked himself up. Anxiety ate at Robison for years for misleading the company. He
“I was an autistic, stubborn little kid who didn’t have friends, but had circuits. ... Circuits did not make fun of me and were never mean.”
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him to technology, said Robison. After creating new devices from scraps of metal, he entered what he calls his “technician phase” as he was able to envision unique things that people wanted. He knew he was “defective” and did not fit in with other kids. Robison dropped out of high school and joined a local band fixing equipment. After garnering a reputation for his work fixing musical equipment, musicians began to hire him to work with their equip-
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comes home, eats dinner and watches television with the rest of the family. His older brother Isaiah babysits him often, and they still spend a good amount of time together reading books and playing games. One mother in the audience shared her experience fighting the school committee to get her daughter transferred into a classroom where there is no separation based on disabilities. She said she is still fighting the school committee to prevent her daughter from being separated out. The audience, along with Habib, applauded after hearing the story of her daughter’s success finally becoming more social and having friends call her name when she walks down the hallway. Since the film release in 2009, Habib said that his son is now in an inclusion classroom middle school. Habib said Samuel now has such a healthy social life that he has to choose which friends he wants to hang out with during his spare time. He said that he asks Samuel every weekend
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Author John Elder Robison discussed his life before and after his Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis.
whom he wants to hang out with, and since Samuel has trouble with communication himself, Habib will call or text his son’s friend and the friend will come over. “Kids are always hanging out at our house and they come with us on family trips!” he said. When asked what his proudest moment was since releasing the film, Habib described how he and Isaiah were asked to go to Capitol Hill and attend a congressional briefing for No Child Left Behind. “We were told to testify about why inclusive education should be part of all the reauthorization and Isaiah spoke. It was great - he was so powerful and it was so honest and from the heart.” After talking with parents, nurses and educators, Habib said that if anyone wanted to stay in contact with him and talk about their experiences or needed support of any kind, he could be reached through email at dan.habib@unh.edu or through the website includingsamuel.com.
decided to quit before they found out and fired him. After leaving Milton Bradley, Robison started a business fixing cars. This was about the time he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. Asperger’s affected the way Robison behaved throughout his life, and he said he could not tell whether someone was being sarcastic or praising him. “I was unable to judge what people
thought or felt,” said Robison. “I couldn’t tell if they were serious or not.” Robison explained how he might of said, “That shirt makes you look fat” to a friend. However, the difference between him and the “common asshole” is that the “asshole” would turn and snicker with his friends, while Robison would scratch his head bewildered about what he did wrong. Being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome led Robison to writing his book, “Look me in the Eye.” Robison believed there must be millions of young people growing up different, and he wanted to share with them. After the lecture, Samantha Englehart a junior psychology major said, “My brother has the same diagnosis and for me it was very eye opening. Everything my brother faced through out his life I can understand better.” Samantha Ghika, a junior sociology major said, “For Robison to talk about his struggles was very positive for him and changed my perspective.” Robison believes Asperger’s could be turned from a disability to a gift if harnessed properly. “I saw there was a need for someone to step up and help people from feeling the pain of being alone, ashamed, and defective,” said Robison. “I hope to spare people from feeling those things like I had.”
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On new Facebook page, students receive some anonymous accolades By Kristen Pinto Staff Writer Step aside, Formspring. Bring in the nice guys. Over the past few weeks, a Facebook page called FraminghamState Compliments has been filling students’ newsfeeds with sincere messages to their peers. “Have a great day off tomorrow! And to everyone who has not received a compliment as of yet - you are all amazing in your own unique way and never let anyone bring you down!” said one post on Feb. 17. These compliment pages are the latest Internet trend to hit campuses all across the nation and come with the refreshing goal of nothing but spreading positivity. According to an article in Time magazine, this trend began back in September when a group of students at Queens University in Ontario thought of making a Facebook page to send anonymous compliments to their classmates. These small but sincere gestures suddenly went viral. Framingham State’s compliments page is run by an anonymous person on campus. This person chooses to remain anonymous because they say they didn’t start the site “to get a pat on the back - it was simply to put a smile on someone’s face and a good feeling in their heart.” The page has only been up and running for about three weeks now and already is gaining an immense amount of popularity. The profile has almost 700 friends, and compliments are updated constantly throughout the day. “There seemed to be a need for something positive on campus, and as you can already see by the posts, we are a great community,” said the site’s anonymous admin. “This is a site that was created for the FSU community to show that we are a ‘FRAMily’ and that we genuinely care about one another.”
Some recent FSU Compliment posts! Do you know... Kevin Long is one of the best RA’s ever! I’m an SDA and whenever I am at desk he always makes sure to ask if I need anything! He is inspiring and wonderful! I hope I get to know him better! He has such a great personality!
To anyone and everyone who helped plan Colleen’s vigil tonight: You all did such an amazing job! I am so sorry for your loss, but the vigil was very beautiful! Have a good night all.
The idea is simple - people can send a message to the Facebook page, regardless whether they are friends with the page or not, and the message will then be posted anonymously and the person or persons being mentioned will be tagged in the post. For those who are not on Facebook, the site aims to send an anonymous note with the submission directly to the person. Students can also send an email to the page at framinghamstatecompliments@gmail. com. Any negative comments are ignored and deleted. “If someone admires a classmate, is impressed by how a professor conducts a class, is inspired by a student leader or
Scott Shea always has such a positive attitude. He is a great leader on this campus and we are all lucky to be in his presence.
To Tori Dost, you are the best RA ever! You are always there for your residents, and I will always appreciate all the time and effort you put in!
would like to give a shout-out to the administration, this gives them a medium to do so,” said the admin. So far, the site has been extremely successful. In just a few short weeks, the page has had a continuous flow of compliments being posted each day. The compliments range from residents thanking the RAs on campus, students giving shout-outs to certain faculty members, to simple compliments from one person to another. “Dr. James M. Cressey, thank you for being such an amazing professor to the education majors here at FSU. You do everything you can to make us succeed in our future careers at educators, and it is greatly
appreciated,” said one poster. Another wrote, “I am so grateful to have to have Wadad Chammas as a friend. I want her to know she is a unique person selfless, giving and exceptionally special.” The site hopes to reach the Framingham State alumni next. “We have already had a few alumnae like our page, and I believe that there has already been a post or two about our wonderful alumni,” says the admin. “We hope that this will not be another ‘fad’ and will continue to grow and spread the love and good vibes for years to come.”
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Arts & Features
Movie Review: “Side Effects”
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By David E. Dew staff writer
To classify “Side Effects” as a psychological thriller is a gross misrepresentation of Steven Soderbergh’s latest, and possibly last, film. Any ideas, predictions, preconceived notions or feelings you may have towards this movie will be viciously flipped upside down well before the credits roll. What begins as somewhat of a salute to Hitchcock slowly evolves into a modern day film noir as it falls deeper and deeper into its own rabbit hole. The trick with this film is not to attempt to anticipate the plot twists or you may feel betrayed by the end. However, that doesn’t mean “Side Effects” isn’t worth buying a ticket, even if the highway robbers want eleven dollars for it. With stunning performances from Rooney Mara and Jude Law, if this is Soderbergh’s last hurrah, then he’s going out with a bang. “Side Effects” dwells in our culture’s obsession with psychiatric drugs, the secret life of psychiatrists and the pharmaceutical industry pumping out new drugs to solve all of our mental problems. Anti-depressants such as Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Prozac are brought up so frequently that the first half of the film resembles a fictional adaptation of the documentary “Generation Rx.” Screenwriter Scott Z Burns creates
a true sense of fear rooted in a world of over-prescribed medication that is all too real. Antidepressant ads that appear in TV commercial breaks spend most of their two minutes listing horrendous “Side Effects” to the product. In the case of this story, one of those “Side Effects” is murder. The film opens with a slow pan through an empty, dimly lit apartment. A dining table neatly set for three, unique wall decorations, and simple but contemporary furniture indicate the owners’ sense of style. A picture perfect display of a flowering family’s living space - except for the blood
smeared across the hardwood floor and the distraught cries of a woman off screen echoing through the living room. “Three months earlier” we’re introduced to Emily Taylor (Rooney Mara), a young New Yorker who gives the impression that smiling is a rare occurrence for her. She becomes overwhelmed with anxiety and a sense of hopelessness after her husband Martin (Channing Tatum) is release from a four-year prison stint for insider trading. Her depression worsens in their reunion and she lands herself in a hospital bed after attempting to take her own
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life. She comes under the psychiatric care of Dr. Jonathan Banks (Jude Law), and he prescribes a number of antidepressants that seem to have little to no effect on Emily’s self-endangering anxiety. That is until Emily’s former therapist Dr. Victoria Siebert (Catherine Zeta-Jones) recommends a new miracle pill Ablixa. It works wonders on Emily, amplifying her mood, her motivation and her libido. To quote her husband’s reaction to Emily’s turn around, “Whoever makes this drug is going to be fucking rich!” All seems well, until Emily experiences the “Side Effects.” At this point exposing anymore plot details would not only spoil the movie but severely cripple the viewing experience, and in my opinion that’s really the only strong point of the film. “Side Effects” employs a method of storytelling rarely seen in thrillers today: complete 180-degree turns. Not just twists, but full turns. You start off watching one movie, and it completely shifts into a whole different beast. It’s not the most mind-twisting film ever, nor is it the most drama enriched, but the blending of the two genres makes it a film to remember. I’m not going to throw confetti in the air and praise it to the sky or anything, but if you’re looking for some unique entertainment, “Side Effects” is worth seeing.
Album Review: Tomahawk’s “Oddfellows”
By Michael B. Murphy Editorial staff
If fans of the alternative supergroup Tomahawk have concerns about the future of the band after their 2007 misstep “Anonymous” - an album comprised of reworked Native American musical compositions - well, they need not worry. The band’s fourth LP, “Oddfellows,” sees Tomahawk - Mike Patton, vocalist of Faith No More, Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison, former Helmet drummer John Stanier and Fantomas bassist Trevor Dunn - return to form with a collection of 13 moody tracks that hearken back to their self-titled 2001 debut. Album opener and eponymous track “Oddfellows” sees Patton dramatically belting out the lines “They call us odd fellows / We’re dancing on the gallows / Who will judge you tomorrow?” over Stanier’s deliberately robotic drum beats, while Denison’s guitar riffs lunge forward at you like a pissed off hissing viper. As the song ends in a dizzying crescendo of noodling guitar lines and Patton’s rapid-fire whispers, Tomahawk will have listeners wondering if the band has released its most disturbing and impenetrable album to date. This would almost be the case if it were not for tracks “Typhoon” and “Stone Let-
ter,” the latter of which sounds like it could almost fit on a Foo Fighters or Queens of the Stone Age record. While perhaps a bit
too aggressive for most mainstream rock listeners ears, “Stone Letter” shows. Tomahawk embracing Patton’s more pop-friendly vocals from his days in Faith No More and this allows them to just plain rock out, albeit on their own unconventional terms. This is the most fun the band has ever sounded. While not as sonically diverse as their second album, 2003’s “Mit Gas,” “Oddfellows” is the band’s most sonically cohesive album to date. Every song sounds as if it belongs on the same album - a quality
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that can’t be said of “Mit Gas.” “Oddfellows” slithers quietly, yet menacingly, like a mean dog during the tracks “I.O.U.” and “A Thousand Eyes” before lurching into a violent seizure of frenzied barked vocals and guttural howls on “White Hats/Black Hats.” Sometimes, the tempo changes drastically within just one song like “Rise Up Dirty Waters,” which coasts along quietly with crisp finger-snaps and a bass line that could as a jazzy soundtrack to a Mickey Spillane novel until, out of nowhere, Dennison’s propulsive guitar rises above the rhythm section and Patton begins to maniacally sermonize the listener like a possessed pastor who is speaking in tongues. This back and forth between quiet and loud never abates until the album’s conclu-
sion, but, thankfully, it never veers too far in either direction. It’s perhaps Mike Patton and his tool kit of versatile vocal techniques that prevents “Oddfellows” from ever becoming cannibalized by its yin and yanging of tempos and moods. He almost sounds downright happy and playful as the music becomes loud and dangerous, as heard on stand-out track “Southpaw.” It’s when the mood gets quiet and spacious, like on “Baby Let’s Play,” that Patton’s vocals become their most sinister. In “Bone-dry,” he hauntingly singsongs over the sounds of a disturbed lullaby. Those looking for a comfortable listening experience should steer clear of “Oddfellows,” but those who are up for a challenge should look no further.
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Campus Conversations
W h i c h B e s t P i c t u r e n o m i n e e d o By Mark Wadland & Adam Farah yo u wa n t to w i n a t t h e O s c a rs ? “‘Les Mis.’ I really loved the vocals. I’m a singer myself. It was amazing to hear Anne Hathaway.” -Trinh Duong, sophomore
“‘Life of Pi.’ The way the story comes together at the end is beautiful.” - Jasmine Moore, sophomore
“‘Django Unchained.’ It was long and really creative. I was really into it the whole time.”
“‘Argo’ because it was so Hollywood even though it was based on a true story.”
-Lisa Arcovio, senior
- Travis Barrett, sophomore
“‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ because it puts out the message that everyone’s different and people shouldn’t judge others.” -Minnie Salhotra, senior
“‘Les Miserables,’ because it was amazing in every possible way.” - Heather Howard, freshman
Edited by Timothy E. Parker February 22, 2013 HONOR ROLL By Rob Lee ACROSS 1 Annoyance for a fairytale princess 4 ___ point (hub) 9 Big girder 14 In the style of 15 Get around 16 French explorer La ___ 17 Muckraker Tarbell 18 “The West Wing” creator 20 Bimonthly tides 22 Tidy 23 Legal guardian 26 Naval petty officer 30 Accident consequences 32 Tom who hosted “The Late Late Show” 34 Beach volleyball team, e.g. 36 Whimsically humorous 38 Tear asunder 39 Make a deep impression 41 Bermuda border 43 “You can say that again!” 44 Kunis of TV and film 45 Group of six 47 Poetic adverb 48 Pertaining to the eyes 51 Bygone Spanish coin
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Sports
Ice hockey Lady Rams fight until end FSU ousted in semifinals against Bridgewater ends season winless in MASCAC
By Jess Thomas Asst. Sports Editor
The Framingham State Women’s Basketball team put together a raging comeback en route to a 71-59 victory over Fitchburg State in the MASCAC quarterfinals. In the second half, the Rams exploded as the game ended on a 25-5 Framingham State burst. The game began sloppy with the Rams missing inside baskets and struggling in the offensive rebounds department. After the Rams took a 6-0 lead early on, the Falcons countered with an 11-0 run. The game was very fast-paced throughout with many turnovers caused because of ball pressure. Fitchburg State turned the ball over 15 times in the first half. Senior guard Madeleine Park scored 13 first-half points on 4-10 shooting. The team as a whole struggled mightily, however, shooting 9-41 for a percentage of 22. The Falcons took a 32-29 lead into the second half, as they shot 12-28 from the field, a clip of 42.9 percent. Senior forward Kia Minor was held scoreless in the first half, but the Rams still only trailed by three points. Junior guard Kristen Hoffman was held to five points on 1-8 shooting. “In the first half, they were diving on the floor more than us,” said sophomore guard Margo McCarthy. “We had to get all the loose balls, box out more. We just had to pick up our intensity. We knew what we had to do, so we just had to execute better.” The team trailed for the majority of the beginning of the second half until the three-point shooting picked up for the Rams. Hoffman drilled a trio of treys in the second half, including two in a row when the Rams needed it badly. The Rams went on a 21-8 run to take a lead. With 8:17 left in the game, the FSU crowd was roaring and fully behind their team as they made their run towards the semifinal game. Park spoke about the comeback, saying, “I think we just never gave up. Shots started falling and we started rebounding. Experienced teams and teams that are family don’t go home. We hit a couple big threes, and I think with our experience, once we got the lead, we knew how to control the ball. We started getting good shots.” “Momentum does a lot for you, and that really helped us out in the end,” Park added. Hoffman, who scored 16 points and grabbed 10 boards, said, “We just turned up our intensity defensively. We started hitting shots and we started coming together and working as a team.” McCarthy scored 10 points with four field goals to her credit. “They always say it’s hard to beat a team for the third time,” McCarthy said. “Coming off a win for them against Westfield, we knew they were in it. Playoffs, you know, win or go home. We didn’t want our season to end. Especially for our seniors, we didn’t want this to be their last game.” Before a last-second basket by the Falcons, the Rams were on an electric 25-3 run. The final score was 71-59
By Matt Cook Sports Editor
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The women’s basketball team closed out their season in a semifinals loss to the Bridgewater State Bears on Thursday. Rams, after they outscored the Falcons 42-27 in the second half. The win lined up a MASCAC semifinal matchup against numberone seed Bridgewater State on Thursday. “I think we’re ready, and with our backs against the wall, we’re going down swinging,” Park said before the Bridgewater game. “I don’t plan on going down and the other girls don’t either.” Hoffman said, “They’re very athletic. Hopefully we’ll put in a defense that’ll slow their tempo down. We have to box out and make them shoot one-and-done.” “We got some new plans tomorrow [Wednesday] that we’re going to work on,” McCarthy said. “You just go in with a mentality that it’s win or go home. We’re ready.” The fourth-seeded Rams took on number-one seeded Bridgewater State Bears on Thursday at the Tinsley Center in Bridgewater. Bridgewater State came into the game boasting a 21-3 overall record, and 11-1 in the MASCAC. The teams battled and the Rams never gave up. The Bears’ offense was just a little too much for the Rams as FSU lost 77-65 in the semifinal game. The Rams shot 50 percent from the field, which was tied for their second best field goal percentage in a single game this season. They held the Bears to 77 points, a significant improvement from the 92 and 95 the team gave up in the first two losses to Bridgewater State. The Rams caused multiple turnovers in the first half. Each team finished the half with 12 turnovers. Despite the Bears shooting 51.9 percent from the field, the Rams only trailed 31-25 at halftime. The second half was a shootout. The Bears shot 61.3 percent and the Rams shot 59.3 percent from the field in the half. In the beginning of the half, the Rams surrendered too many offensive rebounds to the Bears,
which combined with great shooting, gave the Bears a 61-41 lead. As Park noted, the Rams fought until the final whistle, nearing as close as 11 points. The team ran out of time, however, and the Bears won by 12. Minor finished her last game of her career with 20 points, five steals and no boards. She shot 9-13 from the floor. Minor was also named to the 2012-2013 All-MASCAC First Team this week. Her statistics for the season were 15.4 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, a 48.6 field goal percentage and 2.9 steals per game. This was her second selection to the All-MASCAC team as she made the second team in her sophomore season. Park had a quiet scoring game, with eight points on 4-7 shooting, as well as seven turnovers. She grabbed eight rebounds in her last game of her senior year along with two steals. Her final statistics for the season were 15.5 points per game, 2.6 three-point field goals made per game and 33.5 percent three-point percentage. Park broke Framingham State’s record with three-pointers in a season with 67 for the year and 188 in her career. Hoffman finished the game with 14 points and five assists. She finished her junior year with 14.5 points per game, a 38.3 three-point percentage, 5.2 rebounds per game and a whopping 3.7 steals per game. McCarthy’s final line from the semifinals game was 11 points on 5-10 shooting as she improved dramatically late in her sophomore season. The FSU Lady Rams’ conference play record in the last three years stood at 4-8 twice and 3-9 last season. The team improved significantly this season, with a 6-6 conference record and reaching the MASCAC semifinals. The Rams will wait to see if they receive a bid to be in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference tourney.
The ice hockey team dropped their season finale to UMass Dartmouth on Tuesday after the Rams lost 3-2. Framingham ended the 2012-13 campaign winless in the MASCAC, with a mark of 0-15-3. Overall, the Rams were 2-19-1. In that game, the Rams rallied to score two goals in the final period, but they came up just short. Their penalty kill, which has been stingy at best, was able to stop the Corsairs on seven of eight tries. UMass Dartmouth outshot Framingham, 49-35. Junior goaltender Nick Cafrelli finished the season with a 1-9-3 record overall. The Corsairs got on the board midway through the second period after a scoreless first. Mike Wilson tallied his first on the season at 8:19 of the second after a feed from Dan Dempsey. In the final period, sophomore forward Ryan McDonald tied the game just 20 seconds in. Assists came from junior forward Dan Miressi, his 18th, and junior defenseman and captain Bo Driscoll, his seventh. The lead wouldn’t last long, as William Colclough notched his second goal on the season as UMass Dartmouth cashed in on their only power-play goal of the night. Shortly after, Nick Marquis’ individual effort gave the Corsairs the 3-1 edge, which would seal the deal. Melvin Nichols scored his first of the season for the Rams at the 7:26 mark of the third period, but Framingham couldn’t get the puck in the net a third time. The Rams’ last win came on Jan. 5 in a 5-4 victory at Franklin Pierce. Since then, Framingham had three ties and 10 losses. On top of being winless in the conference, the ice hockey team also went 0-11 at Loring Arena, with their two wins and three ties coming on the road. The last time the Rams put up a goose egg at home was in 2009-10, when the squad was 0-12-1. The last time Framingham was winless in the MASCAC was in 2008-09, when they were 0-13-3. On Feb. 16, the Rams had three games remaining on the schedule, and were in a position to win out and clinch a spot in the conference tournament. Framingham lost a close one to Salem State, 5-4. On Feb. 18, FSU traveled to Worcester State for a makeup game. The game concluded in a 3-3 tie, and at that point, the ice hockey squad was already mathematically out of playoff contention. With only three players graduating from this year’s team, the roster for the most part will remain theoretically the same. Goaltenders Cafrelli, Herbert Kyles and Dale Adams are all juniors who, barring transferring, will return to the lineup next season. Overall on the season, the Rams were 13.7 percent with the man advantage and 68.8 percent on the penalty kill. Despite losing all conference bouts, Framingham averaged scoring almost three goals per game in MASCAC play. The first win for FSU came on Nov. 27, when they blew out Southern N.H., 9-3. It was the same team they defeated in overtime in the last game of the season the previous year. The second win was closer - a 5-4 edge over Franklin Pierce. Framingham lost five games that were decided by one goal. They surrendered 10 goals on only one occasion when they dropped a Jan. 31 contest to Fitchburg State. Scoring hasn’t necessarily been a problem for the team, but goaltending and defense has allowed opponents to gain the upper hand. If Framingham can clean up their power play, and can strengthen their defense as well as their netminders, they can contend for the playoffs next season.
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February 22, 2013
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Jess Sayin’
Quiet day for NBA trade deadline J-Smoove, KG and The Truth stay put
Paul Pierce
Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks & first-round pick
ond round pick from Oklahoma City in exchange for the Knicks’ guard Ronnie Brewer. This is Brewers’ fifth team in seven years in the league. In a minor deal, Memphis traded the rights to foreign player, Ricky Sanchez, to Miami for forward Dexter Pittman and a second round pick. In a few money related deals for Golden State, the Warriors traded Charles Jenkins to Philadelphia for cap relief and they also traded Jeremy Tyler for cap relief as well. These moves were all of the deals on Thursday, with no superstars or big names traded. This is a surprise to many fans who get giddy over blockbuster trades. These fans will have to wait for next year while NBA teams battle for positioning, with the playoffs beginning in a short two months.
Kevin Garnett Clippers
Ekpe Udoh, Beno Udrih, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute & protected No. 1 pick
Busted trade talks Nets
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the bench for Portland, behind rookie of the year candidate frontrunner Damian Lillard. The Toronto Raptors traded 7’2” center Hamed Haddadi and a second round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Sebastian Telfair. This is Telfair’s eight NBA team in 12 seasons. The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks made a one-for-one deal on Thursday. The Mavs dealt guard Dahntay Jones to the Hawks for sharpshooter guard Anthony Morrow. Morrow led the NBA in three-point percentage in his rookie season in 2008 with a .467 percentage (86 for 184) when he was with the Golden State Warriors. In another deal with the Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Bobcats traded forward Hakim Warrick to the Magic for forward Josh McRoberts. The New York Knicks received a sec
Celtics
The NBA trade deadline came and went as the Thursday 3 p.m. mark quietly passed. No big names were traded, such as Josh Smith, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Many trades had been discussed for the past few weeks and fans were excited to see if any large blockbuster deals would go down this season. The biggest deal that went down Thursday involved the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic. The Bucks traded guards Beno Udrih, Doron Lamb and forward Tobias Harris to the Magic in exchange for guards J.J. Redick, Ish Smith and forward Gustavo Ayon. Redick had been looked at by many teams including the Celtics, but eventually landed with the Bucks as they try to improve their playoff position, currently sitting at eighth place in the Eastern Con-
ference. There had been much speculation whether Danny Ainge, Celtics president of basketball operations would make a big trade after Rajon Rondo went down at the end of January. The Celtics didn’t make a big deal involving cornerstones of their franchise, but they did make a small trade to bolster their shooting. The Celtics traded injured guard Leandro Barbosa and center Jason Collins to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Crawford. Crawford takes a lot of shots but also generates a lot of points. He had not been playing for the Wizards for the last week, so this deal makes each side happier. Portland and Oklahoma City made a small deal on Thursday. The Trail Blazers traded a trade exception and the rights to Giorgio Printezis, a foreign player, to the Thunder for guard Eric Maynor. Maynor should provide a solid lift off
Celtics
By Jess Thomas Asst. Sports Editor
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